Haverford Civic Association

A wonderful evening was shared by all at the 5th Annual Neighbors’ Night Out in Sharpe Park on Sept 13, 2011.  A face painter, a fortune teller, food (including our famous hot dog cart) and refreshment, raffle prizes, a fire truck and crew from the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore with Fire Chief Tom Hayden, our own Supt. of Lower Merion Police, Michael McGrath, local author George Harding who recently penned Main Line by Rail, accompanied by his wife, Valerie, and our dedicated commissioners, Steven Lindner (Ward 4) and Scott Zelov (Ward 10) (Cherly Gelber, Esq. – Ward 5 – was unfortunately in Europe).  The Haverford Civic Assocaition would like to thank the Merion Cricket Club for its continued support, the Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Dept. for its fabulous upkeep of Sharpe Park, the Garden Workers who plant, prune, clean and help maintain the Park, our local business members, our family members and most of all, our fellow residents of Haverford who make our neighborhood a very special place to live.  We thank everyone who joined the Haverford Civic Association either at the event or through the mail, and those existing members who renewed; your support is greatly appreciated.

Our tireless Neighbors’ Night Out Committee is comprised of the following three dedicated and and creative ladies:  (Left to Right) Tash Duff  – Board Member;  Jane Carton -Secretary, Board Member and Creator of Neighbors’ Night Out and Lorraine Jones - Board Member & Treasurer.  Please join the Haverford Civic Association in thanking Tash, Jane and Lorraine for their tireless efforts on behalf of the residents of Haverford.

The First Annual “Art in Sharpe Park” was held on Saturday, May 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and was a raging success.  Eleven artists, craftspersons and purveyors set up shop in the tranquil environs of Sharpe Park, our neighborhood gem, lovingly maintained by The Garden Workers and the township.  We look forward to the Second Annual “Art in Sharpe Park” in May, 2012!  Announcements will be mailed in advance to all Haverford residents and business owners.

The Haverford Civic Association would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the artists, craftspersons and purveyors in attendance, our local residents who browsed the park and supported this event, the Parks and Recreation Department of Lower Merion Township, our Commissioners Steven Lindner (Ward 4), Cheryl Gelber, Esq. (Ward 5) and V. Scott Zelov (Ward 10), The Garden Workers,  the real estate and legal departments of SEPTA for providing use of the Haverford Station parking lot and, most of all, to our Secretary and board member, Jane Carton, for her creativity, enthusiasm and organization of this soon to be annual event.

Art in Sharpe Park is sponsored by the Haverford Civic Association for the benefit of our neighbors, local businesses and friends.  Admission is complimentary.